A Duel with Hatake Sakumo

Ringo Ameyuri's lips curled up; she was just about to go in and check on Hatake Sakumo's location.

Suddenly, a figure appeared behind her and patted her on the shoulder. "Little girl, who are you looking for?"

Ringo Ameyuri was shocked and kicked backward, but the man raised his leg to block it!

With just this one test, Ringo Ameyuri knew this was a master. Her long-term training Jonin! How could she be blocked so easily?

She drew her sword, pulling out the Raiga Blade. The man looked at the Ninja Blade, a knowing glint in his eyes.

"Kirigakure Ringo Ameyuri!"

"Hokage Uchiha Kō!"

After exchanging names, Ringo Ameyuri's momentum visibly weakened; she knew that facing this powerful figure, she wouldn't even have a chance to resist.

"Little girl, you haven't answered my question yet. Who are you looking for here?" Uchiha Kō smiled.

Ringo Ameyuri a deep breath. "I want to find Hatake Sakumo from your village and have a swordsmanship contest!" Her eyes were filled with longing and courage.

Uchiha Kō was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly laughed and shouted, "Sakumo, it's for you!"

Hatake Sakumo walked out of the hotel and looked towards Uchiha Kō. He was stunned. He didn't understand why someone was looking for him so late, but since the Lord Hokage had spoken, he had to come out and see.

"Lord Hokage," Hatake Sakumo said as he walked. When he got closer, he saw a little girl standing opposite Uchiha Kō.

Uchiha Kō smiled. "Sakumo, this is the new Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Kirigakure, Ringo Ameyuri, the new master of the Raibou (Lightning Blade) Kiba!"

Ringo Ameyuri somewhat puzzled as to why Uchiha Kō knew so much.

Uchiha Kō noticed her confusion. "Don't underestimate Konoha's intelligence system!"

Ringo Ameyuri skeptical, but that didn't matter. She looked at Hatake Sakumo, "Mr. White Fang, I think that in a battle with you, we are both swordsmen using Lightning Release Chakra..."

Hatake Sakumo suddenly realized that this person had come to spar with him. However, this was not the usual situation. Normally, he could have agreed immediately, but now he needed the Lord Hokage's approval.

The others came out upon hearing the noise, their expressions bewildered as they watched the scene unfold. Kakashi Hatake crossed his arms; it had been so long since he had seen his father fight at full strength, and he wondered how much of his power that little girl could elicit from his father.

Uchiha Kō nodded. Since he hadn't fought in a long time, and someone had offered to spar, it wouldn't hurt to stretch his muscles a little.

After receiving a response from Uchiha Kō, Hatake Sakumo's lips curled up. "Alright, in that case, Ms. Ringo, this way please." Hatake Sakumo pointed to the training grounds of the hotel.

As Darui just mentioned, this hotel has its own training ground and is the highest-level hotel in Kumogakure. Therefore, in order not to disturb the residents and to allow Ringo Ameyuri, the hotel was built here.

Hatake Sakumo chose this location, Ringo Ameyuri had no objections. As long as she could have a match with Hatake Sakumo, who was also a swordsman and a lightning-attribute swordsman, she didn't care where it was.

Soon after, everyone followed the two to the training ground. Uchiha Kō found a recliner and was the first to lie down, enjoying the evening breeze and watching the duel. It was quite interesting!

Hatake Sakumo stood on one side of the training ground, while Ringo Ameyuri stood on the other. After they took their positions, neither of them made the first move. True swordsmen often strike last but strike first; the one who attacks first is usually at a disadvantage.

For some reason, the wind suddenly stopped, a leaf drifted down from the sky with a soft thud, and then, with a rustling sound, two figures moved at the same time!

Ringo Ameyuri, holding her swords in a scissor-like shape, charged towards Hatake Sakumo. Wherever she passed, there was a trail of lightning. Hatake Sakumo, on the other hand, only had lightning on his swords, leaving only afterimages behind him, making him appear quite clean.

Uchiha Kō's eyes lit up. Sakumo was indeed Sakumo, and the name of Konoha's White Fang was truly well-deserved. This move simplified the complex, saving Chakra and using every bit of Chakra effectively!

Bite!

Hatake Sakumo remained calm. He held the White Fang short sword in his right hand, and the blade struck the center of Ringo Ameyuri's crossed swords. Ringo Ameyuri felt her hands tremble.

"What?! He struck with one hand so casually that I almost lost my grip on the knife!" Ringo Ameyuri exclaimed inwardly. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation since her debut.

"Damn it! I'm not as strong as him, this can't go on!" Ringo Ameyuri's mind raced. Since swordsmanship was no match, she'd have to compete in Lightning Release Chakra!

"Lightning Blade Technique Modified - Lightning Strike!" Ringo Ameyuri, her posture unchanged, but her Chakra suddenly erupted, instantly turning the sky dark and boundless, then it began to flash with lightning. Three seconds later, blue lightning began to fall from the sky, crashing towards Hatake Sakumo.

Hatake Sakumo retreated, using a Body Flicker Technique to dodge the lightning strike. Immediately afterward, two more lightning bolts struck, still targeting Hatake Sakumo.

Hatake Sakumo narrowed his eyes, "Lightning Release: Fang Light!" A lightning blade was gathered by Hatake Sakumo on his White Fang, and with a forceful flick, the lightning blade shot into the sky, heading straight for the thundercloud.

With a snap, the thundercloud was split in two, and the lightning bolt vanished into nothingness.

Hatake Sakumo squinted at the thunderclouds in the sky, then finally smiled and said, "It's nothing special."

Ringo Ameyuri opened her small mouth, her expression inscrutable. Watching Hatake Sakumo shatter her thundercloud with his sword, she felt a sense of defeat. Although she had prepared herself from the beginning, knowing that she was not as good as Hatake Sakumo, she had not expected the gap to be so large.

Hatake Sakumo glanced at him. "Your Ninjutsu is strong, but your swordsmanship is just so-so. A true swordsman doesn't rely heavily on Chakra."

"If you practice your swordsmanship diligently, you can kill your enemy by cutting through Chakra using only your Taijutsu strength," Hatake Sakumo said slowly.

In his eyes, Ringo Ameyuri had some talent, but she had gone astray. Although she could increase the power of her swordsmanship by relying on Chakra, this was not the right path.

True swordsmanship requires years of accumulated experience to reach its peak.

Ringo Ameyuri was taken aback. No one in Kirigakure had ever told her these things before, and this was the first time she had heard of them today.

However, as if she had grasped something in the darkness, her eyes lit up. "Lord Sakumo, thanks to your teachings, I have mastered a move. Please continue to guide me."

At that moment, her aura changed, her Chakra was contained, and she took a deep breath. Hatake Sakumo smiled upon seeing this, "Bring it on, let me see what you've improved."

Having said that, Hatake Sakumo twirled his short sword, creating a flourish in the air, and then stood ready for battle.

Ringo Ameyuri gathered strength in both hands, her left hand reaching out, Hatake Sakumo raised his sword to block. Clang, it's not over yet! Ringo Ameyuri's right hand unleashed a dreamlike slash.

Fast and slow blades!

Hatake Sakumo contracted, and he drew his sword to block again. The second strike was powerful and heavy, and Hatake Sakumo felt a slight pressure.

"Well done!" Hatake Sakumo laughed heartily. "Hatake Sword Style, Tremor!"

With a flick of his wrist, Hatake Sakumo sent Ringo Ameyuri's twin swords flying!

Ringo Ameyuri Hatake Sakumo snatched his twin swords away.

"Not bad, you're the second person to make me use the Hatake Sword Style, the Tremor Formula!" Hatake Sakumo smiled slightly.

The first one is Uchiha Izuna. Uchiha Izuna was caught off guard by this attack, but he reacted quickly and used his movement skills to retrieve the Ninja Blade as soon as it left his hand.

The Tremor Formula the Hatake Sword Style Technique is aimed at other swordsmen. If an enemy sees this move for the first time, they will be very confused. This is also the core move of the Hatake Sword Style.

Ringo Ameyuri sighed, "Hatake- senpai, I lost!"

Hatake Sakumo shook his head and then handed the Raiga Blade back.

"Today, I am very happy to have met a talented swordsmanship genius. Although he is an enemy, it is enough to make me happy. I will go back and practice more. If you want to fight me, I am ready anytime as long as the Lord Hokage agrees!"

Ringo Ameyuri's eyes flashed, and she was about to agree when, in the next moment, Karatachi Yagura's face appeared in her mind.

Ringo Ameyuri shook her head. "Never mind. I've already benefited greatly from this experience. I thank Uchiha Kō Ringo Ameyuri Lord Hatake Sakumo!"

After saying that, Ringo Ameyuri sheathed her twin swords, transformed into a streak of light, and left the scene.

Uchiha Kō stood up at this moment, smiled, and said, "As expected of Sakumo, the best swordsman!"

Hatake Sakumo sheathed his sword and bowed respectfully. "Lord Hokage - Sakumo, you flatter me. Compared to Lord Hokage, my meager skills are insignificant."

Uchiha Kō shook his head. "You're still so modest. I'm not Sarutobi Hiruzen, you don't need to be so nervous."

Hatake Sakumo said, "This is what a subject should do."

Seeing this, Uchiha Kō didn't try to persuade him further. "Alright, go take a shower. It's so hot, and you've just had a fight!"

Hatake Sakumo nodded and then walked into the hotel.

Uchiha Kō said, "I'm going to take a stroll around Kumogakure. You guys do as you please."

"Yes!" the men replied, bowing.

Uchiha Kō smiled and transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the Fourth Raikage A, A.

The Soul Perception Technique has already detected his Chakra. Now that we've come to Kumogakure, how can we not see him?

At that moment, the Fourth Raikage A, sat in his Raikage's Office, pondering what to do next. Just then, his intuition told him that a powerful figure had arrived!

He narrowed his eyes, opened the window, and a flash of golden light entered his room.

"Long time no see, Young Lord A, or rather, the Fourth Raikage Ai!" The voice rang out, and the Fourth Raikage A froze. He recognized it all too well; it was the voice of Uchiha Kō.

He slowly turned around and saw Uchiha Kō sitting on the Raikage's throne, looking at him with a smile.

Brothers, thank you for your company.

A colleague reported me for driving illegally, and I'm currently rectifying the situation.

Hope recommendations will resume soon.

If the final result isn't good, I might... sigh.